Asif Zakaria is an Indian politician from the

Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress (INC), colloquially the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a political parties in India, political party in India with deep roots in most regions of India. Founded on 28 December 1885, it was the first mo ...

. Zakaria represents the

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constituency and is a three-term

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. Asif Ahmed Zakaria is a 3- term Municipal Councillor. He has been described as a

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and progressive politician. Being a 24×7 person he is known for being approachable and accessible. His notable works include making St. Paul's Road flood free and improving Almeida Park. Asif Zakaria has also beautified a vacant space between Pereira Road and B. J. Road in Bandstand. Asif Zakaria has been officially nominated by the Congress Party as the INDIA alliance candidate from the Bandra West Assembly seat for the 2024 Maharashtra Elections.

Life

Asif Zakaria grew up at Zakaria Mansion near Almeida Park and continues to live there. Asif Zakaria's uncle Rafiq Zakaria was a veteran politician from the Indian National Congress. Asif Zakaria's brother Arif is in the entertainment industry and cousin Fareed is a journalist. Asif Zakaria father Ahmed Zakaria was MLA in 1980-1985.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Zakaria, Asif Indian National Congress politicians from Maharashtra Living people Politicians from Mumbai Konkani Muslims Year of birth missing (living people) Members of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation